UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas Agena A | Samos 1
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Oct 11, 1960 at 20:33 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 3W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
A Satellite and Missile Observation satallite which failed to enter orbit due to a failure in the launch vehicle guidance system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Agena AAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Samos 1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 3WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d1d6a521-65f5-44df-93ba-5f79773186f4
Reported date: Oct 11, 1960 at 20:33 UTC
Last synced: 55 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Atlas Agena A →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
Agena A
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
33.3%
The Atlas-Agena was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas Agena A | Samos 1 launch?
The Atlas Agena A | Samos 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 1960 at 8:33 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Samos 1?
The Atlas Agena A | Samos 1 mission uses the Atlas Agena A rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas Agena A has flown 3 times with a 33.3% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Agena A | Samos 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Samos 1 going to?
The Samos 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Samos 1?
The Atlas Agena A | Samos 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Agena A | Samos 1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 11, 1960 at 20:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 55 seconds ago
●Launch Library 255 seconds ago
Launch ID: d1d6a521-65f5-44df-93ba-5f79773186f4
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59
Mission Profile
Samos 1 was a Atlas Agena A mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 3W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on October 11, 1960. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.